Overtone Whistles/Flutes

The Overtone Whistle is gaining popularity in many circles. The 2 most popular are the Scandinavian “Seljefloyte” or willow whistle and the Slovakian “Fujara” or contrabass Tabor Pipe. Here are some U-tube clips

Demonstration of Overtone Flute (Ale Moller)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43eGgGyquSc

Overtone Flute Enseble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI1CukcZO1E

Low Overtone Flute (fusion Overtone/Fujara)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ttN22IAKI

The Slovakian Fujara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tpxd1SBt_A

Didge and Fujara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FvjAnrHt7w&feature=related

Any Interest? Questions? The Whistle deserves more diverse interest than just Celtic music, yes? Can you add comment, Media or suject matter?

Uhhhh… No, thanks…

Pat

Not my tastes. For those who like it, I am sure it is great, but to me it sounds like any number of “fusion chill” type recordings…all you need is a rain stick, thunder noises, or crashing waves. Not to self: avoid anything with “fusion” in the description.

I do agree that the whistle belongs in music other than IT, or “celtic” music, but as far as I know, it already is. The whistle can be found in country, popular, contemporary christian, and several other idioms.

Funny thing…I thought it said “Overton” in the heading, and was excited to hear something new! Devil is in the details.

I admit that I’m impressed by how much music the players can get out of that design. I think a steady diet of it would be a bit much.